Chapter 87

The weeks that followed marked a steady transformation within the company. Erica, Julian, and Lila worked side by side, implementing changes that emphasized ethical practices, transparency, and a commitment to rebuilding the company’s reputation. Erica was no longer just the CEO; she was the heart of the company, and people felt it.

One afternoon, Erica received a call from a renowned business magazine. They wanted to feature her in a cover story—a piece focused on resilient leaders transforming their industries. The invitation was both flattering and surreal, yet it also reminded her of the weight of the responsibility she’d taken on.

“You should do it,” Julian encouraged when she shared the news with him. They were standing in her office, the afternoon light streaming through the windows.

Erica hesitated, running her fingers along the edge of her desk. “I don’t know. It feels strange to think of myself as someone worthy of that kind of spotlight.”

Julian shook his head, stepping clo